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     Ann Wilkerson was born in 1764 at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. She married Malachi Cooper, son of David (Progenitor) Cooper and Elizabeth Wilder, in 1779. Ann Wilkerson died in 1820 at Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky.

     Asa Coburn was born on Sep 14, 1764. He married Rhoda Baker on Jan 24, 1799. Asa Coburn died on Feb 7, 1827 at age 62.

     Ruth Pratt was born on May 27, 1765 at Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut. She married John 3 McClure, son of John 2 McClure and Sarah Coburn, on Sep 17, 1784 at Middletown, Rutland County, Vermont. Ruth Pratt died on Feb 15, 1815 at Rutland County, Vermont, at age 49.

     Phoebe Edgerton was born on Dec 6, 1765 at Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. She married Dr. Samuel McClure, son of John (son David 1) McClure and Elizabeth Gill, in 1782 at Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont. Phoebe Edgerton died on Dec 29, 1821 at Madison County, New York, at age 56.

     Hans Sørensen was born circa 1766 at Abbetved, Kirke Saaby Sogn, Denmark. He married Maren Andersdatter, daughter of Anders Hansen Dreyer and Ane (?), on Nov 24, 1798 at Abbetved, Kirke Saaby Sogn, Denmark. Hans Sørensen died on Feb 10, 1799 at Abbetved, Kirke Saaby Sogn, Denmark.

     Nancy Ann Byars was born on Mar 28, 1766 at Rutherford County, North Carolina. She married George Suttle, son of Joseph Suttle and Molly Doggett, on Feb 8, 1787; first cousin. Nancy Ann Byars died on Jul 7, 1837 at Rutherford County, North Carolina, at age 71.

     Josiah Rice was born on Apr 10, 1766 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Hannah Bellows on Nov 16, 1800 at Warren (formerly Western), Worcester County, Massachusetts.

     Phineas Coburn was born on Sep 12, 1766 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Patience Olney on Jul 18, 1796 at Waterford, Washington County, Ohio. Phineas Coburn married Polly Spencer on May 1, 1817. Phineas Coburn died on Sep 29, 1848 at Waterford, Washington County, Ohio, at age 82.

     George Suttle was born on Oct 25, 1766. He married Nancy Ann Byars, daughter of Wiliam Byars and Sarah Ann Doggett, on Feb 8, 1787; first cousin. George Suttle died after Feb 1, 1816 at Rutherford County, North Carolina.

     Maren Andersdatter was born circa 1767. She married Hans Sørensen, son of Søren Nielsen, on Nov 24, 1798 at Abbetved, Kirke Saaby Sogn, Denmark.

     Johanne Hansdatter kaldet Willardsdatter was born in 1767. She married Rasmus Olsen, son of Ole Olsen and Inger Jensdatter. Johanne Hansdatter kaldet Willardsdatter died on Aug 11, 1842.

     Rasmus Olsen was born in 1767. He married Johanne Hansdatter kaldet Willardsdatter, daughter of Hans Hansen and Marie Nielsdatter. Rasmus Olsen died on Mar 22, 1835.
     He appeared on the census of 1801 at Kidserup Kirke, Denmark.

     David Fowler was born on Feb 10, 1767 at North Carolina. He died on May 15, 1835 at Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, at age 68.

     Mary Rice was born on Apr 8, 1767 at Marlborough, Massachusetts. She married Lewis Brigham, son of Asa Brigham and Elizabeth Warren, on Sep 18, 1786. Mary Rice died on Jun 15, 1797 at Marlborough, Massachusetts, at age 30.
     She Children of Mary Rice and Lewis Brigham:
Asa Brigham+
Susanna Brigham+
Sally Brigham
Abigail Brigham.

     Mary E. Hazelton was born on Aug 18, 1767. She married Luther Doolittle. Mary E. Hazelton died circa 1852.

     Mary Woodruff was born on Nov 21, 1767 at Canada. She married Ambrose Garey, son of Corporal Ebenezer R. Garey and Lucy Collins, between 1787 and 1788 at Connecticut. Mary Woodruff died on Dec 15, 1850 at Windham Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 83.

     Stripling Byars was born circa 1768 at Rutherford County, North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Blair circa 1794 at Rutherford County, North Carolina. Stripling Byars died after Feb 17, 1836 at Elyton, Jefferson County, Alabama, will probated April 16, 1836. He was buried Union Hill Cemetery located on the north side of Hollywood Blvd. on the west side of Hwy 280. Canterbury Methodist Church was formerly located on the right side of the cemetery. Census taken May 1, 1974 (no Byars or Coopers); per "Cemeteries of Jefferson County, Alabama, Hahn, Vol 1, 1982 at Union Hill Cemetery, Jefferson County, Alabama. He was Estate estate distributed as follows: To Elizabeth Byars, the widow, $964.32 3/4 and $321.45 to each of the following: Thomas Goode in right of wife Mary; William Cannon in right of wife Nancy; Cader Cooper in right of wife Sarah; Joseph Byars representatives, William Byars, Abram Byars, William J. Gee in right of wife Agnes Jane Gee, Isham Autrey in right of wife Aliena, Martha Byars, John Byars, John R. Goyne in right of wife Elizabeth on Sep 26, 1840 at Jefferson County, Alabama.
     The 1800 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1800 Rutherford County, North Carolina; Stripling Byas, males: 10010; females: 301001. The 1810 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household on Aug 1, 1810 Rutherford County, North Carolina; Stripling Byars, head, males: 21010; females: 32101; slave: 1; homespun looms: 1; annual yards of homespun: 200; value: $100. He and Elizabeth Byars left North Carolina around 1812 and moved to Christian County, Kentucky. In 1817, he moved to Jefferson County, Alabama. He received public land in Jefferson County in 1825. Stripling Byars land survey shows Stripling with 100 acres of land on Muddy Creek watercourse below Green River in Christian County, Kentucky. He sold this land on October 25, 1817. Stripling and James Byars were purchasers at an estate sale in Christian County, Kentucky on Nov 29, 1815 on Mar 29, 1812. He was bought 79.8 acres of public land on May 15, 1826 at Jefferson County, Alabama. The 1830 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1830 Jefferson County, Alabama; males: 1(5-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (60-70); females: 1 (5-10) 2 (10-15) 1 (15-20) 1 (30-40) 1 (40-50);slaves: male 1 (under 10) 1 (10-25) 1 (36-55) female 1 (36-55); total 14. He left a will on Feb 17, 1836 at Jefferson County, Alabama, "to my wife Elizabeth for and during her natural life, after her death, I wish all my estate real and personal distributed in the following manner to wit with daughter Martha to have two hundred dollars then she and all my other heirs to have an equal share of the remainder except THOMAS GOODE the husband of my daughter Mary, on whom I hold certain notes which I have paid for him. My will is that said notes shall as far as they goe make a part of his distributive share. Second I do hereby ordain constitute and appoint my beloved wife ELIZABETH my sole excutrix. Witnessed by Wm F. McDuff, John Byars, H. W. Goyne.

     Subrina McClure was born on Jan 21, 1768 at Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. She married Josiah Caswell on Jul 15, 1786 at Rutland County, Vermont. Subrina McClure died on Aug 29, 1812 at Middletown, Rutland County, Vermont, at age 44.

     Phineas Rice was born on May 22, 1768 at Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He married Ruth Loomis.

     Ambrose Garey was born on May 30, 1768 at Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. He married Mary Woodruff between 1787 and 1788 at Connecticut. Ambrose Garey died on Mar 25, 1846 at Windham Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, at age 77. He was buried tombstone says 77 yrs, 9 months, 25 days at Upper Fassett Cemetery, Wyoming County, Pennsylvania.
     "In 1762 settlers from New England came to the Wyoming Valley, but were driven out by the Indians. It was not until after the Sullivan expedition in 1779 that families were able to establish a permanent settlement in the Tunkannock area. In 1842 Wyoming county was created from part of Luzerne County. The name "Wyoming" is derived from an Indian word meaning "extensive meadow", with its glistening streams, gently rolling hills and tranquil valleys. Wyoming County is undoubtedly one of Pennsylvania's most scenic counties. It was here, not far from the banks of the Susquehanna River that Ambrose and Mary made their home and raised their children.
' The 1800 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1800 Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut. He served during War of 1812 in 1812 served as Private. The 1830 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1830 Windham Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; Garey, Ambrose, head, males: 1 male 15-20 (James W.); 1 male 60-70 (Ambrose.) He left a will on May 28, 1831 at Minahaus, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; to my wife Poilly; youngest son James; other children: Seymour, Ebenezer, Lucy Bowman, Margaret Fassett and Mehitable Burgess; executors Jasper Fassett and John Fassett; filed Aug 31, 1846. The 1840 Federal Census enumerated him as head of household in 1840 Windham, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He changed to Wyoming County in 1842 (from part of Luzerne County). in 1842 at Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

     Nancy Fowler died at Tennessee. She was born before 1769.

     Christian Envoldsen was born circa 1769 at Tierebye, Terslev Sogn, Denmark. He married Cathrine Hansdatter, daughter of Hans Henrichsen and (?) (?), on Feb 19, 1796 at Freerslev sogn, Denmark. Christian Envoldsen died on Oct 17, 1830 at Tierebye, Terslev Sogn, Denmark.

     George K. Byars married Anna Blackwell, daughter of Joel Blackwell and Henrietta Byars. George K. Byars was born in 1769 at Rutherford County, North Carolina. He died in 1843 at Butts County, Georgia.

     Miriam McClure married Porter Waldridge. Miriam McClure was born on Mar 24, 1769.

     Vinson Cooper was born on Jul 24, 1769 at Nash County, North Carolina.

     Joseph Fowler was born before 1770. He died in 1794.

     Elizabeth Blair was born circa 1770 at Mississippi. She married Stripling Byars, son of Wiliam Byars and Sarah Ann Doggett, circa 1794 at Rutherford County, North Carolina. Elizabeth Blair died circa 1842 at Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
     She and Stripling Byars left North Carolina around 1812 and moved to Christian County, Kentucky. In 1817, he moved to Jefferson County, Alabama. He received public land in Jefferson County in 1825.

     Elizabeth Cooper married John Arnold. Elizabeth Cooper was born in 1770.

     Mary Coburn was born in 1770 at Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. She married Albert Duval (Devol) on Mar 25, 1790 at Washington County, Ohio.

     Charles? Byars married Elizabeth Walker, daughter of Thaddeus Dudley Walker and Nancy Byars. Charles? Byars was born between 1770 and 1780. He died between 1827 and 1830 at Jefferson County, Alabama.